Static Quiz 05 May 2022
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Static Quiz 05 May 2022 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements is true with respect to Fundamental duties?
1. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Constitution of India by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
2. The Ten Fundamental Duties were included by the 44th Constitutional Amendment
3. The 11th Fundamental Duty was incorporated by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation;-
• The first and second statement are incorrect its by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 not 44th.
• The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
• These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation.
IncorrectAns;- a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation;-
• The first and second statement are incorrect its by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 not 44th.
• The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India.
• These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty?
1. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
2. To exercise our Universal Adult Franchise at the time of general elections
3. To value and preserve rich heritage of our composite culture
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAns;- b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• As question is asked to choose fundamental duties i.e. 1 and 3 only, 2nd is not.
IncorrectAns;- b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation;-
• As question is asked to choose fundamental duties i.e. 1 and 3 only, 2nd is not. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The idea of fundamental duties is derived from which country
CorrectAns;- c) Russian
Explanation;-
• The Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties are sections of the Constitution of India that prescribe the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any independent country in the world. However, the Indian Constitution is known as a bag of borrowings for its varied sources of many features.
IncorrectAns;- c) Russian
Explanation;-
• The Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties are sections of the Constitution of India that prescribe the fundamental obligations of the states to its citizens and the duties and the rights of the citizens to the State.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any independent country in the world. However, the Indian Constitution is known as a bag of borrowings for its varied sources of many features. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Protection of wild life comes under which of the following in Constitution of India?
1. Fundamental duties
2. Directive Principles
3. Seventh ScheduleSelect the correct option from the codes given below:
CorrectAns;- d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• When the Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, the framers had not foreseen the importance of environmental preservation.
• This aspect did receive attention later and, in 1976, the 42nd amendment incorporated protection of wildlife and forests in the Directive Principles.
• It also included forests and protection of wild animals in the Concurrent List – Seventh Schedule (Article 256) of the Constitution.
• It is now enshrined in Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution that it shall be the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests and Wildlife.
• The Directive Principles of State policy – Article 48 A, mandate that the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
IncorrectAns;- d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation;-
• When the Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, the framers had not foreseen the importance of environmental preservation.• This aspect did receive attention later and, in 1976, the 42nd amendment incorporated protection of wildlife and forests in the Directive Principles.
• It also included forests and protection of wild animals in the Concurrent List – Seventh Schedule (Article 256) of the Constitution.
• It is now enshrined in Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution that it shall be the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests and Wildlife.
• The Directive Principles of State policy – Article 48 A, mandate that the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Fundamental Duties were added on the recommendation of which committee?
CorrectAns;- a) Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
Explanation;-
• In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties, the need and necessity of which was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-1977).
• The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
• It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform as well.
• The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
• This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA to the Constitution.
About Swaran Singh Committee Recommendations
1. In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties.
2. Its necessity was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975–1977).
3. The Congress Government at Centre accepted its recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
4. This amendment added a new part, Part IVA to the Constitution.
5. This new part consists of only one Article, that is, Article 51A.
6. Swaran Singh Committee suggested the incorporation of 8 Fundamental Duties in the Constitution but the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) included 10 Fundamental Duties.
7. Certain recommendations of the Committee were not accepted.These include as follows;-
(i) The Parliament may provide for the imposition of penalty or punishment for not observing any of the duties.
(ii) No law imposing such punishment can be questioned in any court on the ground of infringement of any of Fundamental Rights or on the ground of repugnancy to any other provision of the Constitution.
(iii) Duty to pay taxes.IncorrectAns;- a) Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
Explanation;-
• In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties, the need and necessity of which was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-1977).• The committee recommended the inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution.
• It stressed that the citizens should become conscious that in addition to the enjoyment of rights, they also have certain duties to perform as well.
• The Congress Government at Centre accepted these recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
• This amendment added a new part, namely, Part IVA to the Constitution.About Swaran Singh Committee Recommendations
1. In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make recommendations about fundamental duties.
2. Its necessity was felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975–1977).
3. The Congress Government at Centre accepted its recommendations and enacted the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
4. This amendment added a new part, Part IVA to the Constitution.
5. This new part consists of only one Article, that is, Article 51A.
6. Swaran Singh Committee suggested the incorporation of 8 Fundamental Duties in the Constitution but the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) included 10 Fundamental Duties.
7. Certain recommendations of the Committee were not accepted.These include as follows;-
(i) The Parliament may provide for the imposition of penalty or punishment for not observing any of the duties.
(ii) No law imposing such punishment can be questioned in any court on the ground of infringement of any of Fundamental Rights or on the ground of repugnancy to any other provision of the Constitution.
(iii) Duty to pay taxes.
